How it Works: NetLibrary-FirstSearch Linking

Enable the link between your FirstSearch and NetLibrary accounts to make your NetLibrary content visible in WorldCat searches. Turn on the link in the FirstSearch Administrative Module—it's no charge to turn it on or to use it.

Once you turn on NetLibrary—FirstSearch linking, your users can:

  • Find eContent and locate eAudiobooks, eBooks, eJournals and databases more easily in your library collections
  • Access your eContent that they retrieved through WorldCat searches
  • Save time and simplify searches. There's no need to log in and out of different services to find what they need and where to get it

How it works

  1. Log into your FirstSearch Administrative Module
  2. Select Linking tab
  3. Select Outbound Linking from navigation bar under the tabs
  4. Enter your NetLibrary account number in the corresponding area
  5. Click Save Changes
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At a glance

What it is
Cross-linking between FirstSearch and NetLibrary eContent.

Why you'll love it
Leverage your eContent investment:

  • Streamline access to your library's NetLibrary eContent
  • Go from the citation directly to online full-text content
  • Increase usage
  • Happier, more satisfied users

What you'll need

  • Your NetLibrary account number
    Find it from the HOME tab in the NetLibrary Resource Center
  • Your library's FirstSearch Administrative authorization and password Log on

For additional help, please call or e-mail OCLC support or contact your OCLC regional service provider.